*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Indian Curried Peas

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      teaspoons     Oil
   2      teaspoons     Butter or margarine
   1      cup           Minced onions
   1      clove         garlic
   1      slice         Gingerroot -- 1/2-in thick,
                        -- peeled
   1      dash          Caraway seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      dash          Black pepper
   1      dash          Ground turmeric
     1/4  cup           Tomato puree
   1      10 ounces Pk  frozen peas or
   1      pound         Fresh peas
   1      dash          Ground coriander
     1/8  teaspoon      Ground cumin
     1/8  teaspoon      Red pepper
   1 1/4  cups          Sliced mushrooms
                        Plain yogurt -- (optional)
                        Sweet chutney -- (optional)

These peas, with curry spices and mushrooms, offer a fragrant and fiery
side dish.


Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet.  Add onions and saute until
tender.  Puree garlic and ginger in blender with small amount of water and
add to onions.  Add caraway seeds, salt, pepper and turmeric.  Cook 8
minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and scorching.  Add tomato puree
and heat through.  Add peas and simmer 5 minutes.  Add coriander, cumin and
red pepper and cook 10 minutes.  Add mushrooms, cover and cook 10 minutes
longer, or until mushrooms are tender.  Serve with yogurt and sweet chutney,
if desired.

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